Videos tagged with MP28

This YouTube Short showcases the MP41 submachine gun, playfully described as the "chubby brother from another mother" of the MP40. The video highlights its lineage, humorously suggesting its creation through a simple formula: MP28 + MP40 = MP41. The description also includes a plethora of promotional links for merchandise, social media, and various discount codes and affiliate offers for tactical gear, optics, coffee, and more.

This video delves into a unique, often overlooked safety feature found on German inter-war police submachine guns. The presenter explains a rotating locking bar mechanism, identical across various models from the MP18.I to the MP40, including the MP35, MP28.II, and Erma EMPs. This supplemental safety, which locks the bolt forward, was a relatively simple addition requiring minimal modification to the firearm's receiver and bolt. While not present on all police SMGs of the era, it's described as a not uncommon find, highlighting an interesting aspect of firearm evolution and customization in a specific historical context.

This video from Rock Island Auction Co. features Brownells Gun Techs Keith and Caleb comparing four firearms showcasing the evolution of the British Sten Gun. Starting with its predecessor, the Lanchester Mk I (a copy of the MP28), the video progresses through the simple Mk I, the reliable Mk II, the cost-effective Mk III, and the service-ready Mk V, which remained in use until the Sterling submachine gun. The presenters delve into the operational nuances of the Sten, including its lack of a safety, and also touch upon the less common Mk IV variant.

This video explores three lightweight experimental Lanchester submachine gun prototypes developed by George Lanchester. Lanchester, initially tasked with reverse-engineering the German MP28 for British production, later worked for Sterling Engineering Company. He sought to reduce the Lanchester's weight, leading to these prototypes. However, development was halted in 1942 by government officials who deemed further work on the Lanchester unnecessary due to the ongoing Sten production. The video thanks the Royal Armouries for access to film and disassemble these unique firearms from their collection.

This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the Lanchester MkI, Britain's first indigenous submachine gun developed during World War II. It highlights the initial British reluctance towards SMGs, the influence of the German blitzkrieg, and the subsequent reliance on expensive imported Thompsons. The video details how the Lanchester was reverse-engineered from captured German MP28s by George Lanchester. Key design features are discussed, including its SMLE stock, bayonet lug for a 1907 bayonet, and the use of brass or bronze for the magazine housing. The evolution from the select-fire MkI to the simplified MkI* is noted, and its eventual replacement by the more cost-effective Sten gun is mentioned, while also acknowledging its continued service on naval vessels for decades.

This video delves into the Schmeisser MP41 submachine gun, clarifying common misconceptions. It explains that the MP41 is not merely an MP40 in a wooden stock but a hybrid design combining the MP40's upper receiver with the MP28's lower receiver, itself an evolution of Schmeisser's WWI MP18. A key distinction highlighted is the MP41's semi-automatic and full-automatic fire selector, absent in the MP40. While mechanically different, its handling, rate of fire (500 rpm), and weight (8.2 lbs) are similar to the MP40. The video notes the MP41's limited adoption by the German military, with most production (26,000 units in 1941, 1,800 in 1944) supplied to Romanian troops. The description also emphasizes Hugo Schmeisser's design role, justifying the "Schmeisser" designation.

This video analyzes the MP28,II, highlighting its improvements over the WWI-era MP18,I. Key features discussed include the adoption of a simple box magazine, which became a basis for future SMG magazines, and the addition of a semi-automatic selector switch. The MP28, while not formally adopted by the German military, saw service with police and SS units and was adopted or copied by several other nations. The description also notes visual differences between the MP18 and MP28, such as the selector switch and tangent sight.

This episode of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" features a deep dive into two classic German submachine guns: the MP18 and the MP28. The video likely explores their historical significance, design features, and potentially their performance, offering a detailed look at these iconic firearms from the early 20th century.